internal combustion engine; ICE
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Meanings
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internal combustion engine; heat engine in which fuel burns inside the cylinder to drive the piston
technicalDistinguished from external combustion engines (e.g., steam engines). Common types include gasoline engines and diesel engines. Widely used in automobiles, aircraft, and power generators.
Zhè这
liàng辆
qì汽
chē车
pèi配
bèi备
le了
yī一
tái台
gāo高
xìng性
néng能
de的
nèi内
rán燃
jī机
。
This car is equipped with a high-performance internal combustion engine.
Nèi内
rán燃
jī机
de的
fā发
míng明
tuī推
dòng动
le了
gōng工
yè业
gé革
mìng命
de的
fā发
zhǎn展
。
The invention of the internal combustion engine drove the development of the Industrial Revolution.
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Yǔ与
diàn电
dòng动
jī机
xiāng相
bǐ比
，
nèi内
rán燃
jī机
de的
zào噪
yīn音
hé和
pái排
fàng放
gèng更
dà大
。
Compared to electric motors, internal combustion engines produce more noise and emissions.
Zhè这
jiā家
gōng工
chǎng厂
zhuān专
mén门
shēng生
chǎn产
chái柴
yóu油
nèi内
rán燃
jī机
。
This factory specializes in producing diesel internal combustion engines.